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Unit 3 • Kings and Kingdoms

David

Trusting, worshiping, repenting, and following God’s heart

David was a shepherd, musician, warrior, king, and writer of psalms. His courage came from trusting God, and when he sinned, he learned to return to God in true repentance.

📖 1 Samuel 16–31; 2 Samuel 1–24 ↗👨‍👩‍👧 Read Together ↓

Who Was David?

The shepherd king whose heart kept turning toward God.

David was the youngest son of Jesse. God sent Samuel to anoint him while he was caring for sheep. David served Saul with music and bravely faced Goliath because he trusted the Lord’s power. Though Saul hunted him, David repeatedly refused to take revenge. As king, David united Israel and brought the ark to Jerusalem. David also committed terrible sins involving Bathsheba and Uriah. When Nathan confronted him, David confessed. He experienced painful consequences but continued seeking God’s mercy. God promised that a forever King would come through David’s family—a promise fulfilled in Jesus.

Read Together

Read, listen, and explore the story

Read each KJV passage, open the matching NKJV audio book, then use the child-friendly retelling to help young readers understand what happened.

Each listening button opens the matching individual NKJV book link from TGCN’s Audio Bible page.

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Key Truth

A heart for God trusts His power, worships sincerely, refuses revenge, and returns to Him in honest repentance.

The Story

God carries His promise forward.

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Chosen by God

People saw a young shepherd, but God saw the heart of the future king.

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Courage rooted in faith

David remembered God’s past help and faced Goliath in the name of the Lord.

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Refusing revenge

David would not harm Saul, choosing to wait for God’s timing instead.

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Repentance after failure

When Nathan exposed his sin, David confessed and asked God for a clean heart.

What Can We Learn?

Truth for everyday life

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Courage

Faith remembers that God is greater than every giant.

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Worship

We can bring every emotion honestly to God in prayer and praise.

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Mercy

David refused revenge and trusted God to judge rightly.

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Repentance

A heart for God admits sin and returns to Him for mercy.

Memory Verse • KJV

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
Psalm 51:10

Think About It

Wonder together

  1. Why was David willing to face Goliath?
  2. How did David treat Saul when he could have taken revenge?
  3. What did David do when Nathan confronted him?
  4. What does it mean to have a heart for God?

Family Discussion

Bring the lesson home

Remember

Name a “giant” that requires trust in God.

Practice

Read part of Psalm 51 and talk about honest confession.

Respond

Choose a worship song or psalm to share together.

Activity

Five Stones of Faith

Cut out five paper stones. Write one truth about God on each stone to remember when you feel afraid.

You’ll need: paper, scissors, and crayons or markers.

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Watch the Story

David and Goliath — Saddleback Kids

Watch together, then compare the video with the Bible passages you read.

Watch David’s Story ↗Parents and caregivers: please preview external videos before watching with children.

David Activity Pack

Printables are coming soon

These numbered spaces are ready for original or properly licensed artwork and activities.

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Coloring Page

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Story Sequence Activity

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Promise Activity

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Faith in Action Sheet

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Word Search

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Maze

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Memory Verse Sheet

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Family Discussion Page

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Bible Truth Matching Game

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Completion Certificate

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Prayer

Let’s pray together

Dear Heavenly Father, give us hearts that love and seek You. Help us trust You when we are afraid, worship You honestly, show mercy instead of revenge, and quickly confess when we sin. Thank You that Jesus, the promised Son of David, is our perfect King. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Adventure Passport

Your journey through God’s story

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